Ancient Egypt- Kingdoms, map, mummification

In Ancient Egypt, what was referred to as black land?

• the Black Plague

• a black cat

• a burial ground

• fertile soil near the river

What was referred to as "Red Land"?

• the sandy deserts

• blood-stained battle grounds

• Nubian lands to the south

• areas of immigrant persecution

How did the environment assist the Egyptians?

• It provided fertile soil near the river going north and south, and protection from invasions by large deserts on the east and west

• It provided fertile soil near the river going east and west, and protection from invasions by large deserts on the north and south

What types of occupations were available in Ancient Egypt?

• scribes, farmers, brick makers, artisans, soldiers, weapon makers, jewelers, papyrus makers

• scribes, farmers, explorers, gunpowder makers

• scribes, farmers, pharaohs, generals, mapmakers

About how many pyramids were built in Egypt?

• 3

• 5

• 50

• 80

What were some of the powers and responsibilities of Pharaoh?

• Not much, he was just born with the title

• as the religious and government leader of all Egypt, he represented the gods on earth and could also lead his nation to war

• Leader of his dynasty only

• He had much power but little responsibilities

Why was writing important to Egyptian society?

• It allowed them to communicate with the gods.

• They thought it was important to record information about religion and government.

• So they could write treaties and place orders from the Mesopotamians.

• Because they were very artistic and wanted scribes to be trained in the art of writing.

How were early Egyptian mummies created?

• by burying and drying in the hot sands of the desert

• by leaving the bodies out in the sun to dry

• by ancient texts which they received from Asia

• they got the technique from Mesopotamia

In the mummification process, what was an Ibu?

• a special tent

• a special tool

• a jar for the heart

• a special burial prayer

A major difference of Mesopotamian rivers and the Nile was

• The Nile flooded at the same time every year and was very predictable.

• The Nile never flooded during the same month and was not very predictable.